A passerby in a horror movie

"This……"

After hearing Mazu's description, Li Haotian was shocked and his mind raced.

According to the goddess Mazu, this world is indeed nearing the point of the extinction of gods, and it seems that the heavenly way or the world's will in this world is actively rejecting the gods.

But isn't this too bizarre?

"Your Majesty, as far as I know, innate deities originate from the Heavenly Dao, so why are they rejected by the Heavenly Dao?"

Moreover, it seems there's a hidden force in this world influencing people's souls. Please, Your Majesty, tell me the truth.

Li Haotian had many questions, but what he wanted to know most right now was about the Heavenly Soul.

"The reason why Heaven rejects the gods is because it has been corrupted. Its authority has been stolen by the Source. After the Source gained authority, it attacked the gods in order to weaken Heaven."

The goddess Mazu spoke slowly.

"Has the Heavenly Dao been corrupted?"

After hearing this, Li Haotian couldn't help but swallow hard.

Did he travel to the wrong world? He's just a lowly Taoist priest. Why send him to such a dangerous place? Does the universe think he's lived too long?

That so-called source actually managed to corrupt the Heavenly Dao; how could a mere lackey like him get involved?

Since even the Heavenly Dao has been corrupted, wouldn't he also be under constant surveillance, and wouldn't his every move have been exposed long ago?

Seeing Li Haotian's expression, Mazu knew what he was thinking, and so she said:

"Don't worry, I have already sensed the divine aura on you, and your divine soul aura has also merged with this world, so it will not be detected by the source for the time being. Moreover, the divine aura on you seems to be no weaker than the Heavenly Dao of this world, and it can protect your safety for the time being."

But if you intend to survive in this world long-term, or do anything extraordinary, you'll easily be exposed.

After a pause, Mazu continued:

"When you first arrived in this world, I sensed your presence. Although you have merged with the aura of this world, the divine power you carry makes you incompatible with it."

The source may be imperceptible, but to me it is like a light in the darkness.

Unfortunately, because the source has already merged with the Heavenly Dao, I cannot appear to guide you; I can only wait for you here.

Mazu shook her head slightly and said.

From the moment she sensed Li Haotian's arrival, Mazu kept a close eye on him.

As the last remaining deity in the world of the Mysterious Silk, although she is only a shrine incense offering, Mazu still belongs to the Heavenly Dao.

Naturally, they greatly desire to restore the Way of Heaven.

Unfortunately, even the most skilled cook cannot make a meal without rice. The divine body of Mazu is formed from the power of incense and vows, and it originates from the same source as the heavenly way of this world.

As long as she appears in the human world, she will easily be detected by the source, who will then use its authority to suppress her.

However, if it is an external being, it will not be detected as long as it does not actively contact the source, and it will be easy for it to do something.

This is why Mazu would risk meeting Li Haotian.

Fortunately, after many twists and turns, Li Haotian finally arrived at the Grand Empress Palace.

Showing up on one's own turf carries relatively low risk; otherwise, Mazu wouldn't have appeared before Li Haotian so easily.

After listening to Mazu's words, it was clear that she knew she was not from this world.

Li Haotian wasn't too shocked. Judging from the current situation, Mazu would definitely not harm her. Even if she knew she was from outside, it wouldn't be a big deal.

So Li Haotian simply told Mazu what he wanted to do and the existence of the Ghost Silk Movie, but he didn't mention the space.

As expected, Mazu remained calm and showed no surprise.

"There are people beyond people, and heavens beyond heavens. The existence of countless worlds is not a strange thing."

However, what you want to do is probably to help you descend into this world, through the machinations of the forces behind it!

Mazu nodded and then spoke.

Although she didn't know how Li Haotian got here, she could sense that power and the divine aura of the magical artifact on Li Haotian's body. That power was very strong, but it was definitely not from this world.

Li Haotian knew he couldn't hide it any longer, so he pointed to the runes on his hand.

"Your Majesty, can you see the runes on my hand?"

Li Haotian spoke to Mazu.

"You can't see it. Perhaps it was given to you by a more powerful god. I am just a dharma body. My divine power is insufficient, so it is normal that I cannot see through it."

After examining the area for a while, Mazu couldn't find the runes on Li Haotian's hand, and shook her head.

"Your Majesty, what should I do now?"

I need to help Hashimoto Yoshiharu become a demon so he can leave, but that will definitely require contact with souls. And if I do that, will the so-called source discover me?

Li Haotian voiced his concerns.

"This is natural. After the source pollutes the Heavenly Way, it will reject and suppress all the gods."

However, the Heavenly Dao is not without resistance; the two are constantly in a struggle, and my Dharma body can still sense subtle information from the Heavenly Dao from time to time.

Otherwise, I wouldn't have known the truth about the disappearance of the gods.

After a pause, Mazu continued.

"The source is no stronger than the Heavenly Dao. It can pollute the Heavenly Dao, and the Heavenly Dao can also repair and expel it. However, the source and the Heavenly Dao have become one, and it is very well hidden."

Heaven could not find his trace at all and could only watch helplessly as his power was gradually taken away.

The mysterious energy within the souls of beings in this realm is the source of this power.

The Heavenly Soul is born from the Heavenly Dao, and its source lies in constantly devouring the Heavenly Soul, thereby expanding the pollution.

However, due to the workings of Heaven, the beings of this realm did not perish despite their incomplete Heavenly Souls, which is why we have the current situation.

As she spoke, Mazu looked at Li Haotian.

"Child, I'm giving you two choices now."

First, I can help you complete your mission by using the power of incense to shield you from the source, and then send you away from this world.

Second, please help me find the source of the pollution so that Heaven can cleanse it. After that, you can complete the task at any time.

After saying this, Mazu said no more and waited for Li Haotian's choice.

If Li Haotian is unwilling to take action, Mazu will not force him.

After all, Li Haotian is just a mortal now, and his cultivation level is too low.

Helping her and the Heavenly Dao of this realm would certainly involve taking a very big risk.

But for some reason, from the moment Mazu saw Li Haotian, she felt a great sense of closeness to him and believed that Li Haotian was someone she could trust.

Moreover, Li Haotian's ability to descend to this realm, along with the mysterious power he possesses, gave Mazu more confidence in him.

If she weren't merely a shrine to the gods, she would surely know much more about Li Haotian by now.